Description
A simple yet luxurious beef tenderloin recipe that’s perfect for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home. With a flavorful crust and tender, juicy center, this dish is remarkably easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole beef tenderloin (about 3 pounds), trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let the beef tenderloin sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and butter to form a paste.
- Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels and rub the herb butter mixture evenly over the entire surface.
- Place the tenderloin on a roasting rack in a baking pan. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
- Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg